Description
A delightful and refreshing dessert perfect for summer gatherings, this Strawberry Pretzel Salad features layers of crunchy pretzel crust, creamy filling, and sweet strawberry gelatin topped with fresh strawberries. The combination of salty, sweet, and tangy flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Pretzel Crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cream Layer:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
For the Strawberry Gelatin Layer:
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 (6-ounce) package strawberry gelatin (Jell-O)
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a baking dish and bake.
- Make the Cream Layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust and chill.
- Prepare the Strawberry Gelatin: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water, cool slightly, then add sliced strawberries. Pour over cream layer and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese layer covers the crust completely to maintain its crispness.
- Frozen sliced strawberries can be used as a substitute for fresh ones.
- This salad is best prepared the day before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with baked crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
